The non-profit behind iconic children’s TV show Sesame Street is planning significant layoffs and changes to its benefits and bonus program. The decision comes after staff announced plans to unionize, citing the need for workers to have a voice in decisions affecting their job security and fair pay. The move follows months of uncertainty, including the end of a distribution deal for new episodes of the show. CEO Sherrie Rollins Westin blames “economic challenges” and policy changes on federal funding for the layoffs, which will impact employees across various roles, from early childhood education experts to facilities staff and producers.
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/sesame-street-layoffs-1.7476707